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First off, let me say I don't use apple products, so please don't think I'm a fanboy. Anyway, I've seen how a lot of people type Microsoft's name as Micro$oft, and I've never really understood. That is, until today.

A new video game was released today that my son has been counting down the days until he could get it. Well, I went and got it for him today and he was super excited to play it (he's 8, btw). Sadly, I didn't notice until just a few minutes ago that in order to play the game, an Xbox Live gold membership is required, which we don't have. How can a company be so greedy that they require you to buy something in addition to the actual game that has nothing to do with the gameplay before you can enjoy the game you own? It would be different if this had been a Kinect game or something that requires certain hardware, but this really chaps my hide. They should be ashamed of themselves.

You would think so, but nothing on it works without the account. So I signed up for the free account thinking that would be sufficient, but nope. It says the account doesn't have the proper permissions. It was then my little boy noticed on the game case it says, "Xbox Live Gold membership required."

It's either Thief, or Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare. I'll go with the later, and I can't believe it would be online required to play singleplayer.

By the way you should point your finger at the developer that they required you to have a Gold membership. I agree I think customers should have the option to use their own system as a server, or pay for a premium server. Now if this is a trend of future Xbox 1 titles, then yes start packing up, and get a PS4. If Sony also does it, then man Just get a PC and say bump it, at least you only have to pay money monthly if it's an MMO.

It is Garden Warfare. His version is for the 360, but only because it's a MS exclusive game. I would've liked to have gotten it for his PS4 instead.

It is Garden Warfare. His version is for the 360, but only because it's a MSE usive game. I would've liked to have gis tten it for his PS4 instead.

He has a ps4 and has been waiting months for plants vs zombies? PS4 needs to get some good exclusive games desperately if this is the case. Online only games have existed for a while, like that garbage PS exclusive game MAG from back in the day. I dropped coin on that steamer.

Actually, for those of you who are having a hard time understanding, I'll explain it for you. My son has the original game Plants vs Zombies, and I know it is quite appropriate for his age, so when he saw this was coming out, he didn't read anything about it BECAUSE HE'S A KID. And since I knew about the first game and how it worked, I had no reason to think this game would be set up any differently.

But feel free to go back to being judgmental asses about a kid's disappointment.

As for me buying him 360 and a PS4, he definitely did not get them at the same time. He's had the 360 for quite a while, and even then it was a hand-me-down system. But I at least understand your point, and I know you didn't know he had one system for a long time.

Actually, for those of you who are having a hard time understanding, I'll explain it for you. My son has the original game Plants vs Zombies, and I know it is quite appropriate for his age, so when he saw this was coming out, he didn't read anything about it BECAUSE HE'S A KID. And since I knew about the first game and how it worked, I had no reason to think this game would be set up any differently.

But feel free to go back to being judgmental asses about a kid's disappointment.

As for me buying him 360 and a PS4, he definitely did not get them at the same time. He's had the 360 for quite a while, and even then it was a hand-me-down system. But I at least understand your point, and I know you didn't know he had one system for a long time.

It is too bad he is disappointed but that doesn't mean it is Microsoft's fault that you didn't read what it said on the front of the game before you bought it. You could always try to return it to Wal-Mart if you don't want to get the Gold subscription.

It is too bad he is disappointed but that doesn't mean it is Microsoft's fault that you didn't read what it said on the front of the game before you bought it. You could always try to return it to Wal-Mart if you don't want to get the Gold subscription.

Exactly. Consumer ignorance shouldn't rest on the shoulders of Microsoft. Walmart takes back just about anything with a barcode on it so I'd try that route if you wanna skip on the $40-$50 it costs for a year of XBL (if you shop around and find the online codes on sale)

Actually, for those of you who are having a hard time understanding, I'll explain it for you. My son has the original game Plants vs Zombies, and I know it is quite appropriate for his age, so when he saw this was coming out, he didn't read anything about it BECAUSE HE'S A KID. And since I knew about the first game and how it worked, I had no reason to think this game would be set up any differently.

But feel free to go back to being judgmental asses about a kid's disappointment.

As for me buying him 360 and a PS4, he definitely did not get them at the same time. He's had the 360 for quite a while, and even then it was a hand-me-down system. But I at least understand your point, and I know you didn't know he had one system for a long time.

Fwiw...sorry about your kid's disappointment. That sucks. And yeah....obviously an 8 or 9 year old kid wouldn't be expected to know that a game was online only.

I think your beef is with pop-cap and EA (publisher....right?) though. They made the game...made it an online only shooter. MS didn't have anything to do with that part of it.

My kids love the plants vs. zombies theme too...on both Xbox and tablets. Totally agree it's age appropriate. If you don't want to pay for Xbox LIVE, maybe the store you bought it from will take the game back.